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North Central AIFD Chapter is a Big Hit at Indy Flower Show
BY CAROLYN CLARK KUREK, AIFD, CK2 FLORAL DESIGN SCHOOL, FRANKLIN, INDIANA The North Central Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers scored a triple play at the Indiana Flower and Patio Show which showcased over 40 landscaped gardens, drew 300 exhibitors...
In the blink of an eye, thieves can steal your customers’ data
Recent news reports and the accompanying CCTV video show how quick and easy it is for thieves to install a skimming device – built into a skin that snaps over your credit card terminal – and steal your customers’ data. If you watch the video you can see just how...
Bobbi Cup Competition at the recent Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Toni Piccolo, AIFD, from gia bella flowers & gifts in Burlington, Wisconsin, is the winner of the 2016 Bobbi Cup design competition. The annual competition is open to any member of the North Central Chapter of AIFD. Designers who wish to compete put their names in...
Why Join MFA? Here’s 10 Reasons…
Click here to download a membership application Here are just 10 of the reasons why you should join MFA... Find-A-Florist - Powered by Google Maps, this map increases your visibility not only to consumers but also for Google Searches. Your business will move up in the...
Sign Up Now for a 12 week Beginner or Intermediate Floral Design Class… Registration Closes Monday, April 18th!
There is still time to sign up for either of these two upcoming 12-week floral design classes. These classes are for you if you are looking to learn the basics of floral design, take your beginning knowledge of floral design to the next level, or want to take a...
Why Being a Certified Florist is Important!
Being a Certified Florist provides many benefits to you and your shop. Become your area’s most respected florist. Learn the best current practices from recognized floral professionals. Great branding / advertising tool for your flower shop. Freshen up on design...
Great Lakes Floral Expo Contest Winners and Awards
We are excited to announce the winners of the Michigan Floral Expo Design Competition. Congratulations to all the winners and participants. Your talent and creativity were awe-inspiring! Jason Rudicil is Expo Designer of the Year Jason Rudicil from Eastern Floral in...
Algorithm changes at Twitter & Instagram
To make their apps more consistently interesting, especially for people who don’t check them non-stop, Instagram and Twitter are switching to a Facebook News Feed-esque ranking system. Previously, if you wanted to let your followers know what was happening in your...
A card ‘by any other name’ would still run as Discover
Apologies to William Shakespeare for that headline. But it makes a dramatic point that can have your business coming up roses. In case you aren’t aware, as a merchant who is able to accept Discover card transactions (all of our MFA members who utilize our Credit Card...
Recognizing the Best of the Best…
We are please to congratulate all who received awards and special recognition at 'Together We Bloom'! You truly are the Best of the Best! Certified Florist of the Year Robbin Yelverton, AAF, AIFD, CF, PFCI, Blumz...by JR Designs, Detroit/Ferndale, Michigan...